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Clifford returned from World War II, he felt that the cafeterias must do more to feed the hungry in Los Angeles. He asked Dr. Borsook if there were any way to create a nourishing meal for a nickel ($0.05). The first goal for such a meal was in Los Angeles–later the world. Clifford told Dr. Borsook the various specifications for such a food to make it universally acceptable. Nelda thought Clifford was asking too much–to meet all these requirements for just a nickel. Dr. Borsook replied: “All my life I have wanted a challenge like this.” So he accepted a cash grant. Caltech gave him a little room that he could use for a kitchen–to develop recipes and conduct experiments. “He then hired Madame Soulange Berczeller. He knew that oleomargarine presscake was loaded with nutrients; animals thrived on it in mixed feeds and chickens produced more eggs. Presscake could be used if it were made palatable. Then Madame Berczeller came in with her French background and introduced seasonings; so they ended up with three forms or flavors of multipurpose food. One was flavored with seasonings to taste like sage dressing for turkey or fowl. One was completely unseasoned. The third contained powdered milk for nursing mothers or infants. Nelda only met Mme. Berczeller once–briefly at the kitchen. She recalls her being European–maybe French or German or even Austrian. Dr. Borsook’s food was named “multi-purpose food” right from the beginning. Nelda does not know much about the United Rescue Mission. It is a Christian organization founded in the 1940s to help those who are homeless, hungry, addicted–basically down on their luck. It gives comprehensive care to those in crisis. Nelda remembers some kind of mission on Main Street in Los Angeles. Note: The United Rescue Mission (URM) in Los Angeles was a place where homeless men could receive food and a bed for a few nights. It is still active there. It does have a religious focus, and it probably received Multi- Purpose Food. Clifford, the son of Christian missionaries in China, left China when he was 12. China was not open to missionary activity after the Communists came to power in 1949. Early documents about Meals for Millions (MFM) are in many places. Clifford’s sons would have many at the cafeteria in Los Angeles–The Silver Spoon, 515 West 7th St., Los Angeles, California 90014. They have many files of documents there. Nelda’s son, Donald Clinton (213-485- 1814) will be leaving for Southeast Asia in a few days. Nelda’s daughter, Jean Roeschlaub, will be there. Donald has a complete file on the history of MFM. Also, the UCLA research library as lots of files from Ernest Chamberlain, who was the first major secretary. Edmond Clinton (213- 796-3618), another son in Pasadena, also has a great knowledge of the early days; he was one of the founders MEALS FOR MILLIONS, SOY, AND FREEDOM FROM HUNGER 138 © Copyright Soyinfo Center 2011 and a director for 20 years. He now works for Badle’s cafeteria in Pasadena. Nelda gave UCLA 7 cardboard boxes of clippings in scrapbooks. Her husband, Clifford, also fought crooks and corruption in the Los Angeles government. In the early 1940s [outside the Midwest] the soybean was largely unknown in the United States. Address: 4411 Los Feliz Blvd., Apt. 1001, Los Angeles, California 90027. Phone: 213-663-3838. 310. Meals for Millions / Freedom from Hunger Foundation. 1984. Annual report 1983: Self-help for a hungry world. Davis, California: MFM / FFH Foundation. 16 p. 21.5 x 9.5 cm. • Summary: Peter J. Davies is President. Philip E. Barton is chairperson, board of trustees. On the brownish-red, black and white cover is a photo of a mother smiling at her child. MFM’s logo of a plant growing in an upturned bowl is on the front cover. There is a 1-page message from Barton and a 2-page message from Davies. The latter notes: “In 1983 your foundation started two new Applied Nutrition Programs in Sierra Leone and Kenya.” “A milestone was achieved when our staff moved into our new International Center at Davis last March. And we were especially excited to receive a magnificent check for $225,000 from the Kresge Foundation in April; full payment of their challenge grant.” Meals for Millions philosophy. MFM has “Applied Nutrition Programs” (ANPs) in Ecuador, Honduras, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Korea, Thailand, Antigua, U.S. Southwest, Papago Applied Nutrition Program (on the Papago Indian Reservation near Tucson). Solutions through appropriate technology. “Korea: At the end of 1983 MFM phased out its direct participation, turning over its programs to an independent local body;... MFM began to work in Korea just after the Korean War, helping a company to produce a high protein soy beverage for schoolchildren. In 1976 we began an Applied Nutrition Program in Wonseong County, which has grown tremendously.” Thailand: “Last July the men, women and children in 53 villages and 29 schools began planting the 753 kilograms of soybeans distributed by MFM. Villages which were previously quiet and listless, ‘seem to have come alive.’” Total income: $1.894 million. Address: P.O. Box 2000, Davis, California 95617. Phone: (916) 758-6200. 311. Widner, Patrick T. 1984. Re: Printed materials concerning Meals for Millions / Freedom from Hunger Foundation. Letter to William Shurtleff at Soyfoods Center, April 3. 1 p. Typed, with signature on letterhead. • Summary: “Dear Bill, Enclosed are responses to your questionnaire about MFM and multi-purpose food. The
photo-copy of the label we discussed was done in several sections but perhaps it will be helpful to you. “I have also enclosed three other information pieces: (1) A copy of the original ‘Miracle of Meals for Millions’ article written by Adine Travis Lough. (2) A tribute to Henry Borsook written by Fred Hafner. You can write to Fred for more information at 3212 Jonquil Lane, Plymouth, MN [Minnesota] 55441 or 12631 Limewood Drive, Sun City West, AZ [Arizona] 85375. (3) Excerpts from a copyrighted interview with Henry Borsook by Mary Terrall. “Bill, if we find anything else that might be helpful to you we will send it along. “Good luck with your project. Sincerely.” Note: The distinctive letterhead, printed with brown ink on beige paper, is the same as for his 1983 letter. Address: Director of Public Education, Western Office: 1644 DaVinci Court, P.O. Box 2000, Davis, California 95617. Phone: (916) 758-6200. 312. Roeschlaub, Jean Clinton. 1984. Re: Enclosing historical materials about Meals for Millions Foundation. Letter to William Shurtleff at Soyfoods Center, April 19. 1 p. Typed, with signature on letterhead. [Eng] • Summary: Contains a remarkable assortment of valuable, early documents, most originals, some photocopies. Address: Executive Vice President, Clinton’s Restaurants Incorporated, General Offices, 515 West Seventh St., Los Angeles, California 90014. Phone: (213) 485-1814. 313. Steinbeck, John (Mrs.). 1984. Re: Dear Friend. Letter to MFM Supporters. 2 p. Back to back. Typed, with signature on letterhead. Undated. • Summary: This fundraising letter, printed with black and brownish-red ink on white paper, starts with this quote: “Praise, if you will, large farms, but till a small one.”–Virgil. The letter comes with a MFM / FFH newsletter titled “Planting the seeds of change... and hope.” “Over 800 million people suffer from perpetual hunger and malnutrition–hunger that has robbed them of their strength and initiative, crippled their children’s physical and mental growth, and condemned more than 15 million a year to an early death... empty bowls and empty futures lead to political turmoil–to the social chaos we are witnessing MEALS FOR MILLIONS, SOY, AND FREEDOM FROM HUNGER 139 © Copyright Soyinfo Center 2011 today... ‘One dollar of aid,’ says former Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara, ‘buys more security than a dollar spent on military hardware.’” The letter discusses self-help programs in Thailand, Kenya, Ecuador, Antigua, and the Southwest U.S. Soy is not mentioned. Address: Chairperson, National Committee of Sponsors, Meals for Millions / Freedom from Hunger Foundation, P.O. Box 2000, Davis, California 95617. Phone: (916) 758-6200. 314. Vaidehi, M.P. 1984. Re: Request for tempeh culture and studies on tempeh in Bangalore. Letter to William Shurtleff at Soyfoods Center, Oct. 5. 1 p. Typed, with signature on letterhead. • Summary: He requests a packet of tempeh starter culture for some consumer acceptability studies. “I was one of your students at M.F.M.” [Meals for Millions, in Santa Monica, California] and hope you will help me in encouraging tempeh use in Indian villages. “In one of my studies I found that when tempeh curry and chips were served to 100 villagers and 100 urban consumers in India, the results were very promising. The consumers liked tempeh, tofu, and nutri nuggets (TVP); they liked soya curds the least.” Address: Assoc. Prof. & Head, Dep. of Rural Home Science, The Univ. of Agricultural Sciences, Hebbal, Bangalore–560 024, India. 315. Cheigh, H.S. 1984. Production system of low-cost nutritious food. Basan, Korea: Department of Food and Nutrition, Basan National Univ., No. 77-72. * • Summary: The LEC project in Korea uses a lower capacity extruder (less than 100 kg/hour) designed by the Meals for Millions Foundation (MFM) and constructed by the Korean Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) using readily available parts. Address: Onchon-Dong, Dongrae-Ku, Basan, Korea. 316. Steinbeck, John (Mrs.). 1984. Re: Dear Friend. Letter to MFM Supporters. 2 p. Back to back. Typed, with signature on letterhead. Undated. • Summary: This fundraising letter, printed with black and red ink on white paper, focuses on Kenya, Ecuador, Nepal,
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